Sketchbook and other arty things

[amberdreams]

I've been doing various little challenges via Instagram artists in an attempt to practice new things, like gouache and watercolour techniques.
Firstly there's the Pantone challenge by Bigbluetang, where she sets a pantone colour and we try and do something arty on a square of that colour. I have a box of 100 Pantone postcards so I'm using those. So far I've done a few, with big gaps in between (Bigbluetang is doing one a day for 30 days!)
The surface is rather shiny so it's not the easiest to paint on, plus it's a bit small (about 2.5 inches square), so they are varying in their successfulness.
This is one I did today. I'm not over fond of it, but it's ok I suppose.

One from a week or so ago and that I am happy with (thankfully)

And one I wasn't happy with - it almost worked but not quite

Earlier ones I did way back in June (and might have posted before)

Comments

[mekare]

What a cool challenge! Where did you get those cards? And wow those formats are small! I love the 7726 one, it has such good atmosphere. Also, merman! And lizards,

[amberdreams]

I bought a pack of 100 Pantone postcards on Amazon, though you can always print the square of colour yourself I suppose. My set is different from the one bigbluetang was using so I guess there must be other packs available!

[kalliel]

Oh, this is a cool challenge!!! I especially love all the reptile ones. <3333

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I love the idea but I'm having variable results, so far. Practice, I guess!

[galwithglasses.livejournal.com]

The kitty! Great idea fo a challenge. I like how these are turning out.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

I sent that one to a cat-loving friend. 😊 Thanks!

[etrix.livejournal.com]

I know the size of pantone cards. Those are pretty good considering! I think you should be proud. You seem to do really well with lizards. (and dragons, heh)

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

The lizards are definitely the best efforts so far! It's actually quite hard to come up with an idea that I want to do and that goes with the colour I'm trying to work with.
Thank you!

[caranfindel.livejournal.com]

What a cool challenge! Why don’t you like your angel? I think it’s lovely!

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Ah that one - I think the proportions went off. I did like his wing though LOL
Thanks!

[anactoria.livejournal.com]

These are so cool! I think the figure sitting on the rooftop is my favourite -- I love the clouds.

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Ah that's nice to hear - I had a great reference picture for that one, but it was HARD to paint! 😁